Time and the Athenian Citizen: The Practical Aspect of Time in Ancient Athens
The theory proposed is that, from the fifth to the first centuries B. C., methods of and devices for marking time intervals were of growing importance to them.
Decoding an Ancient Computer
New explorations have revealed how the Antikythera mechanism modeled lunar motion and predicted eclipses, among other sophisticated tricks.
The Use of Magnifying Lenses in the Classical World
This level of almost microscopic detail suggests that the die cutters would have either been suffering from extreme myopia or have access to magnifying lenses.
Water supply and wastewater disposal in Pompeii : an overview
The getting of water and its domestic, commercial and industrial use were daily activities for many of the inhabitants of Pompeii.
History of the Aqueduct and general aspects of its preservation
The history of the Aqueduct during Antiquity is intimately linked to the history of the city of Carthago, under the Roman then the Byzantine occupation
Pliny, Nero, and the 'Emerald'
One notes here that Pliny does not actually explain why Nero should have preferred to watch the games in this way. The temptation is to assume that he must have been suffering from some sort of eye-condition, whether temporary or permanent, which he thought that he could relieve in this way, not least because the colour green was believed to be soothing to the eyes.
Ancient Greek Technology and Astrology
The ways that technology, religion, mythology and seafaring overlap one another in antiquity.
A review of ancient Roman water supply exploring techniques of pressure reduction
The water consumption of Rome couldn
The Battle of Leuktra: Organizational Revolution in Military Affairs in the Classical World
The ancient Greeks offer an example of how changes to organization, and novel use of resources can lead to victory without advanced weapons and technology.
Glass in the Roman Empire: History, Technology, and Typology
The Hellenistic society seems to have given less emphasis to glass than metal ware and pottery, but it still provided enough support to allow continuation of the trade on a smaller scale.